Interview: Sketchfab CEO on launch of Sketchfab Store monetizing 3D models

Sketchfab has followed the money and beta launched the Sketchfab Store, an online platform where users can buy and sell 3D models and designs. 3D Printing Industry caught up with Sketchfab CEO Alban Denoyel to learn more about this new…

The benefits of rapid prototyping using WayKen CNC and 3D printing

Established in Hong Kong and located in Shenzhen, WayKen is a contender for China’s most experienced prototype manufacturer. The WayKen Prototype shop operates across two sites, one for plastic and one for metal. In total, the facilities span 20,000 square…

What does the repeal on net neutrality mean for 3D printing?

Last week the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted in favour of a repeal on a 2015 regulation enforcing net neutrality. This means that companies can pay for preferential treatment from internet service providers (ISPs) and move up search rankings online.…

Multistation launches new online marketplace for used 3D printers

Multistation has launched a new “second life” machine marketplace platform for certified pre-owned machines. In just a few clicks, you can now buy or sell used Additive Manufacturing machines and machine tools. A gap in the market “We wanted to…

Want to win a BCN3D Sigma R17 3D printer? Enter this TinkerCAD competition.

BCN3D are the makers of one the year’s most in demand 3D printers. A new 3D design competition from Autodesk and file-sharing platform MyMiniFactory, invites the 3D printing community to win a 3D printer. MyMinifactory and Autodesk Tinkercad along with…

“3D Hubs is dead” CEO Bram de Zwart responds to critics

In a thread started on reddit, 3D printing service platform 3D Hubs has been reported “dead” in the sense of its definition as a hub. The thread was initially started by a redditor behind the hub Telemetry3D, and has since been…

Shapeways partners with DyeMansion for HD finish to SLS 3D printed parts

3D printing service provider and online marketplace Shapeways, has announced a partnership with German SLS post-processing solutions company DyeMansion. The collaboration between the two companies adds DyeMansion’s shot peening service to selective laser sintered (SLS) objects ordered on the Shapeways site,…

SME launch ITEAM Consortium to maximize profitability and design for additive manufacturing

SME, co-organizers of the RAPID + TCT event, are collaborating with 3D printing industry experts to produce web-based evaluation for companies looking to utilize additive manufacturing technologies. The project is titled the Independent Technical Evaluation of Additive Manufacturing Consortium, also known…

MyMiniFactory launch monthly reports giving insight into people’s 3D printing habits

3D file sharing community MyMiniFactory has released the first of what is to become a monthly trend report for the most downloaded objects on their site. The 3D Printing Content Trends Report #1 shows what MyMiniFactory’s visitors downloaded throughout December…

Dassault Systèmes make 3D design an HTC Vive virtual reality

French software company Dassault Systèmes (EPA: DSY) have realised the ultimate sci-fi dream of manipulating images ‘in thin air’ by making their 3DEXPERIENCE product viewer compatible with the HTC Vive VR headset. VR’s role in Industry 4.0 Virtual and augmented reality…